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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 566.43 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 566.43 and 235.82 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 566.43 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/566.43 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 566.43 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 133,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,572.69/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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